Do I have hacked lights? Litronic with no headlight washers
12-04-2016, 09:09 PM
#1
Do I have hacked lights? Litronic with no headlight washers
So I've routinely had condensation inside both lenses since buying the car a week ago: 2002 996 C4S
Good news is that I managed to fix the inop turn signal (was corroded connections).
However, I seem to have "hybrid" lenses:
They are Litronics, but there is no headlight washer assembly! My understanding was all 996's came with the headlight washers (my car was optioned with both Code 288 Headlight washers and Code 601 Litronics).
- The headlight washer cap was silicone'd onto the face.
- There is a factory-looking silicone gasket on the inside of the cap, which I think was fitting poorly
- Where the washer arm would enter the headlight assembly, there was a loose cap duct taped in place!
I think the washer caps siliconed onto the face are the most likely cause of water entry. I see we can buy new washers, but I don't see anyone selling just the silver cap.
Has anyone seen this "hybrid" arrangement before?
Good news is that I managed to fix the inop turn signal (was corroded connections).
However, I seem to have "hybrid" lenses:
They are Litronics, but there is no headlight washer assembly! My understanding was all 996's came with the headlight washers (my car was optioned with both Code 288 Headlight washers and Code 601 Litronics).
- The headlight washer cap was silicone'd onto the face.
- There is a factory-looking silicone gasket on the inside of the cap, which I think was fitting poorly
- Where the washer arm would enter the headlight assembly, there was a loose cap duct taped in place!
I think the washer caps siliconed onto the face are the most likely cause of water entry. I see we can buy new washers, but I don't see anyone selling just the silver cap.
Has anyone seen this "hybrid" arrangement before?
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12-05-2016, 10:04 AM
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That's kind of what is looks like to me as well. I'll have to check if the machinery on the car is still there to connect to the washers.
Have any of you seen the clear silicone gasket from the pictures? In the $125/pair headlight washer replacements, I don't see the silicone, and yet what I took off the car looks factory.
Have any of you seen the clear silicone gasket from the pictures? In the $125/pair headlight washer replacements, I don't see the silicone, and yet what I took off the car looks factory.
12-05-2016, 10:13 AM
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Hey Benzor,
Been reading your thread. If you get tired to trying to remove what looks like a painted on headlight mask, you may find it easier and less costly to replace with a used 996 headlight enclosure. Here's an example... I've purchase parts from this guy and is highly recommended.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/04-Carrera-9...5YM5NM&vxp=mtr
Been reading your thread. If you get tired to trying to remove what looks like a painted on headlight mask, you may find it easier and less costly to replace with a used 996 headlight enclosure. Here's an example... I've purchase parts from this guy and is highly recommended.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/04-Carrera-9...5YM5NM&vxp=mtr
12-05-2016, 09:53 PM
#11
same here, halogen units. I replaced a bulb a few weeks ago. Either litronics are the same as halogen projectors or we all have halogen units 
now, if I can only get the wiring on the driver's side to stabilize and stop fluttering on bumpy roads I'll be in great shape! As of now considering the idea of installing some of the aftermarket bi-xenon's from that independent vendor.
now, if I can only get the wiring on the driver's side to stabilize and stop fluttering on bumpy roads I'll be in great shape! As of now considering the idea of installing some of the aftermarket bi-xenon's from that independent vendor.
12-05-2016, 11:06 PM
#13
No, so far I'm confident the weak link is in the headlight housing. I found a suspect connection point with some loosening wire at the attachment point. I'll take a pic at some point. Most times when the light doesn't come on a light tap on the middle of the light turns it on. A few times I've removed them and overall they seem fine, the one spot aside.